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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in nurtures
to bring to maturity through care and education
he willingly nourished a child that was not his own
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Recent Examples of nourishes
Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
If emotions swell, take a breath and reflect on what actually nourishes your home rhythm, then offer a simple plan that respects both sides.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Art nourishes the soul and is beneficial for health.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Fiber also nourishes the gut microbiome, supports a healthier colon and helps reduce inflammation, Naidoo explains.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
Alain Paul’s ballet background nourishes his collections and gives a very clear and compelling storytelling angle.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Jupiter in Cancer nourishes us and our surroundings, reminding us that abundance is felt most deeply when shared with others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This is a great time to focus on what truly nourishes you—both physically and emotionally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The silicone-free formula cleanses and nourishes the scalp while strengthening the hair at the root for visibly bouncy hair.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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The Kaizen Approach is a Japanese philosophy that promotes incremental change in organizations at every level.—
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The National Endowment for Democracy, which promotes freedom across Latin America including in Cuba, has named Eddy Acevedo, a longtime expert in Western Hemisphere politics, as its vice president for policy and government relations.—
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That is the creative energy that crosses everything together, that sustains and fosters growth and enhances everything in life.—
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The electorate of this country often embraces the pendulum effect — and that chance of a swing in our political fortunes sustains my optimism for a future of peace and goodwill towards men.—
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Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens.—
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New technology nurtures the mining industry.—
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Pruning perennials at the right time encourages plants to leaf out, grow bushier, develop sturdier stems, and potentially produce more flowers.—
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Loudermilk says this is just one of the many ways Lions Clubs work to support their communities and encourages anyone interested in joining to reach out.—
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
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In a statement, Stanford student and Drop the Charges organizer Mark Allen Cu said the case raises broader questions about free speech and dissent on campus.—
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
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This is because of the productive restlessness that Safdie fosters in his colleagues, many of whom have been at his side for decades, and, of course, the spirit of his wildly original new character.—
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That fosters consensus building, persuasion and accountability.—
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The Upside Down is not a mirror dimension, but actually a wormhole/bridge to a separate dystopian world, The Abyss, which breeds all the Demogorgons and Demodogs.—
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But everything else about Kelli breeds skepticism.—
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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